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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live
Twitter is letting some employees work from home forever
Social media giant Twitter announced Tuesday it will allow some of its employees to continue working remotely — even after the coronavirus pandemic has ended.
Fauci says researchers may find effective coronavirus vaccine by ‘early winter’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines are underway in the U.S. and that results from those trials would come later this year.
Contact-tracing apps may seem like the coronavirus solution. They’re not
To control the coronavirus's spread, countries have turned to contact-tracing apps to notify people when they're exposed. But how effective are these apps?
Bill Gates: ‘I wish I had done more’ to warn about coronavirus
Microsoft founder and philanthropist voices regrets about not convincing global leaders of global threat of pandemics.
NYC’s Mount Sinai Hospital using Google Nest to monitor coronavirus patients
Mount Sinai, one of New York City’s hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, is using Google's Nest cameras to monitor patients and improve safety.
Etsy’s monthly sales doubled in April thanks mainly to one item
Etsy sellers pivoted to offering handmade face masks in response to demand created by the coronavirus pandemic, with no end of customers lining up to buy them.
Google is tired of employees expensing their lunches while working from home
In a companywide email, Google said it will no longer reimburse employees for food, furniture, and gym memberships while they work from home during coronavirus.
Will warm weather stop the coronavirus, or is it here to stay?
Some people have expressed optimism that the pandemic will subside in the summer. Is there any evidence for that, or just wishful thinking?
Amazon warehouse worker dies of coronavirus in NYC
Amazon reportedly said the employee was last at the Staten Island warehouse on April 5 and was later placed on quarantine after testing positive on April 11.
YouTube one-ups Facebook’s virtual graduation with stream featuring the Obamas
Barack and Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, the members of BTS, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and more will appear as commencement speakers during the June 6 ceremony.
Uber drivers and riders will soon be required to wear face masks
As shutdown restrictions ease, ridesharing services are expected to pick up again. For safer trips, Uber wants both drivers and riders to wear face coverings.
Evo fighting game championship will go online-only due to COVID-19
Evo 2020, which was set to run from July 31 to August 2 in Las Vegas, has been canceled, but its organizers are planning to move the fighting game event online.
Why virtual reality will be a must-have for our socially distanced future
Videoconferencing platforms have exploded since coronavirus. But those looking for more dimensions are turning to virtual reality, and selling out headsets.
Whole Foods will start giving free face masks to all customers
Whole Foods announced it will begin to provide its customers with face masks prior to shopping. The Amazon-owned grocery store has over 500 stores nationwide.
Elon Musk doubles down after vulgar criticism of coronavirus lockdowns
Elon Musk continued his rant about coronavirus-related stay-at-home guidelines, sharing an article claiming the rules were based on panic, not on actual facts.
Spotify says the pandemic has changed how we listen to music and podcasts
Music streaming service Spotify said it has seen changes in users' listening choices since lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus went into effect.
Apple Maps adds coronavirus testing sites for entire U.S.
Apple Maps has added data for coronavirus testing sites across all 50 states. The feature makes also includes extra information about each health facility.
How to run in a virtual race
Runners have been participating in virtual races to exercise and compete during the coronavirus lockdown. Here's how you can stay fit while still staying safe.
Why is it so difficult to get tested for coronavirus in the United States?
Coronavirus testing in the U.S. hasn't met any of the benchmarks various experts have proposed in order to ease social distancing measures. Here's why.
YouTube partners with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance for free film festival
YouTube is partnering with Tribeca, Cannes, Sundance and several others to offer a free film festival on its platform from May 29 to June 7, 2020.
CDC adds six new coronavirus symptoms to watch out for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms to its list for COVID-19, including chills, sore throat, and sudden loss of smell.
Bill Gates is ‘super-worried’ about a second wave of coronavirus
Bill Gates has shared concerns that the U.S. is vulnerable to a second wave of the coronavirus if states are not careful in lifting social distancing rules.
Apple to delay 2020 iPhone production due to decreased demand
Apple is delaying the production of its new 2020 iPhone models by one month due to the slump in customer demand caused by the global coronavirus outbreak.
Tesla eyes Fremont factory restart despite stay-at-home order
Tesla’s reported plan to reopen its only U.S. auto factory comes despite a stay-at-home order that runs until May 3. The facility closed on March 24.
Pandemic drone fails to get off the ground in Connecticut
Following protests from residents, police in Connecticut have ditched a plan to use a special drone as part of efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
World Health Organization says ‘Immunity Passports’ are a bad idea
The World Health Organization released a scientific briefing warning that even people who have coronavirus antibodies may be vulnerable to being reinfected.
A Mars simulation crew spent 520 days in confinement. Here are their tips
If you're struggling in quarantine right now, you might look for advice from someone like an astronaut who was part of the ESA's Mars500 simulation study.
Marvel just changed the release dates for Thor, Doctor Strange, and more
Release dates of highly anticipated Marvel sequels are being shuffled around as Disney deals with production setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA says it’s a terrible idea to use hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus at home
The FDA issued a warning in late April about the potentially life-threatening side effects of using hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat the coronavirus.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is staying creative while stuck at home
Joseph Gordon-Levitt said that HitRecord's new show, Create Together, was inspired by people who still collaborate to make art during these difficult times.
Did the world’s biggest tech show propel U.S. coronavirus infections?
A report suggests that January's CES tech show in Vegas may have been an incubator for COVID-19, with possible cases weeks before the first recorded U.S. death.
Doctors share what it’s like to team up with a robot to fight the coronavirus
Some coronavirus patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston are being greeted by a new kind of nurse: A four-legged Boston Dynamics robot named Spot.
Bill Gates: We need these 4 innovations to end coronavirus quarantines
We need to make major innovative strides before we can lift quarantine rules imposed for the coronavirus outbreak, Bill Gates writes in a Washington Post op-ed.
Twitter will remove potentially harmful, unverified claims about 5G, coronavirus
Twitter has announced that it will start removing unverified tweets related to 5G and coronavirus that could cause harm, like the destruction of radio towers.